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This LGBTQ+ travel company’s mission of inclusivity is radical & ‘You’re more than welcome’

As the U.S. government tries to push trans and nonbinary people out of society, one travel company is embracing guests of all identities and sizes.

How SNAP cuts will disproportionately impact some LGBTQ+ people

About 15 percent of LGBTQ+ adults received SNAP benefits in the past year.

California police accused a lawmaker of DUI when she was sober. She says she was targeted because she's queer

Law enforcement has still refused to release the records from Sabrina Cervantes' DUI arrest, despite tests proving she was sober.

Sandra Valls makes her Broadway debut in 'Real Women Have Curves'

The multi-talented queer entertainer has made her Broadway dreams come true at 59: “I’m so happy that I had faith in myself.”

Sally Ride told her partner it was OK to come out 10 days before her death

“We had a wonderful relationship from the time we were kids until we became lovers,” Tam O'Shaughnessy said.

45% of the world doesn't think their country is a good place for gay and lesbian people

Just 39 percent of people from over 120 countries said that their area was a good place for gay and lesbian people.

Rachel Maddow sees Americans’ active resistance as key to overcoming Donald Trump’s strongman game

"The opposition to him is the most important thing," the award-winning journalist told The Advocate in an exclusive interview.

LGBTQ+ adults agree — Americans don't accept transgender people

Most LGBTQ+ adults believe that there is currently not much to no acceptance at all for trans people, a new survey reports.

Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

11 must-see Sapphic and lesbian shows streaming on HBO Max

The streaming service is packed with must-see WLW content that you may have missed.

The 11 sultriest sapphic femmes and lesbians in film and TV history

These femme characters will have you swooning!

Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer’s. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Sue began showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease about ten years ago. Since then, Janice has had to balance her work with caring for the love of her life.

Lesbian Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig launches historic U.S. Senate bid

She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.

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Hidden Sapphic gems: Discover these 20 overlooked lesbian movies

There's something for every fan of sapphic cinema here.

20 years of Sapphic cinema: the 20 best lesbian movies

Dive into the evolution of lesbian movies over the past two decades with our favorites from indie gems to mainstream hits.

Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters

This is why The Advocate uses "marriage equality" over "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage."

From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

Lesbian former police officer wins $10 million in sexual harassment lawsuit

Ashley Cummins asserted she was "forced to work in a hostile work environment where she was frequently harassed and denied opportunities based on her sex/gender and sexual orientation."

A USAID worker's pregnant wife was denied an emergency medical evacuation after DOGE fired her

Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.

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